SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads
PoorPorter County, Indiana · 02.00 N I-94 · Structure no. 003245
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 992 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,256
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,256 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,940 by 2029. The structure is 992 ft (302.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads carry?
About 4,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads?
The structure is 992 ft (302.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 249G Nelson DR over US 12 2 RR 2 Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.